Why You Need Training Agreements 30-08-2016 | Leave a comment Most employers provide some sort of training for their staff, some of which can be very costly. If you have concerns about an employee leaving the business either during the training or on completion of the training then having a training agreement could help you to ensure that you, the employer, are protected. If you… Read More
The Answer To Your Questions Are… 23-08-2016 | Leave a comment There are some questions that we get asked on a regular basis here at J Mann Associates so I thought it would be useful to share the questions and answers with you. Are casual workers entitled to holidays? Yes. If a member of staff works on a casual basis or very irregular hours, it is… Read More
Discover 12 Ways To Create The Right Workplace Facilities 16-08-2016 | Leave a comment You need to provide the right workplace facilities for everyone in your workplace, this includes people with disabilities. It doesn’t have to be complicated or time-consuming. Here is some advice and most of it may seem like common sense but lots of employers don’t get the basics right. Your workplace should be properly maintained, that… Read More
How to Manage Employees’ Probation Periods 09-08-2016 | Leave a comment When you take on a new member of staff there is always a worry that they might not be the right person for the job. That’s why I recommend having a probationary period clause in your employment contract. The purpose of a probationary period is to monitor the performance of the employee and to give them feedback on… Read More
How To Create A Great Place To Work 02-08-2016 | Leave a comment I was running a training session last week on ‘How To Create A Great Place To Work’ and the first part of the day was about purpose. It always amazes me how many business owners don’t know what gets them out of bed in the morning. They’ve got no idea what their purpose is. So… Read More
7 Cures For P.E.O.P.L.E. Disease 26-07-2016 | Leave a comment Managing difficult employees is an important part of solving P.E.O.P.L.E. Disease. It’s never easy, and it’s a skill that can take years to develop. When managers identify problem employees (one of the many symptoms of P.E.O.P.L.E. Disease) they can be managed — either to improve behaviour and performance, or to exit them from the business. Here… Read More
An Employer’s 7 Step Guide To Health & Safety 19-07-2016 | Leave a comment If you employ five or more staff then legally you must have written health & safety information about your business. Don’t know what information you need? Then follow these 7 simple steps… You need: 1.) A policy describing how the company will meet its obligations to health and safety. 2.) Employer’s liability insurance. Your health… Read More
Shared Parental Leave is on its way – Part 1 09-02-2016 Shared parental leave is expected to apply to parents of children due on or after 5 April 2015. It’s a new way for parents to share statutory leave and pay on the birth of a child. It will replace the current additional paternity leave but will not replace the current maternity leave and pay. Similar… Read More
Ban On Pre-Employment Health Questionnaires 08-02-2016 The ban on pre-employment health questionnaires came into effect in October 2010 with the introduction of the Equality Act. This makes it illegal to ask a candidate to complete a health questionnaire before an offer of employment has been made. I understand the reasons behind the ban. It is to ensure that everyone is properly… Read More
Dismissal With Less Than 2 Years’ Service 20-05-2015 In April 2012 the length of service required for employees to claim unfair dismissal was increased to two years. Many business owners clapped their hands as this would now make it easier to dismiss someone…but does it. We have several calls a week from employers asking how they can dismiss someone with less than two… Read More
